Do you buy 3D releases without having the proper set up? - Page 4 - Blu-ray Forum

philip74 · 12-19-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I have said this before and I will say it again, I am sick of being call a HATER...

I have no problem with 3D, people can buy left and right and have fun with it. I just have no need for it. I know very well that all TV in the next 3 or 4 years will be in 3D. That being said, I will not use it. I have no need for it and no interest in 3D. That does not make me a hater, I just don't have any need for it.

On the same token, what is it with all the 3D fans wanting everyone to love it as well?

don't be paranoid, no one called you a hater or addressed you personally

i don't love 3d either or want somebody to love it.
i just commented on technical progression. have a look at post 57, others
got the point

i don't need 3d right now either, but things always change, nothing stays the same forever.
just don't be narrowminded and stuck in the present day, keep an open perspective for possible future changes (industry forced or not)......thats all i was saying

Billz · 12-19-2010, 04:15 PM

No, but that is due to various factors.
Those factors are, that I have only seen Avatar and Tron Legacy in 3D, and while I enjoyed them, the 3D wasn't needed.

And the fact that I can't afford a 3D set up doesn't help either, lol.

u_nick · 12-19-2010, 09:10 PM

Yes, since the 2D version is included

aggienader08 · 12-19-2010, 09:31 PM

If a movie comes out on blu-ray that I want, and there's a 3D equivalent, then I may be inclined to buy the combo pack. For example, I'll gladly buy Tron Legacy if it's released in a combo pack. The thing is that I don't plan on upgrading my setup to 3D for a looong time.

Canada · 12-19-2010, 10:46 PM

why would I spend more money for something I can't watch?

DaleGribbl · 12-19-2010, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I have said this before and I will say it again, I am sick of being call a HATER...

I have no problem with 3D, people can buy left and right and have fun with it. I just have no need for it. I know very well that all TV in the next 3 or 4 years will be in 3D. That being said, I will not use it. I have no need for it and no interest in 3D. That does not make me a hater, I just don't have any need for it.

On the same token, what is it with all the 3D fans wanting everyone to love it as well?

I don't think that's the way it is at all. It seems to me that this forum is swamped with people constantly talking about how much the can't stand 3D and all of the reasons that it is a terrible technology for a multitude of different reasons. There is nothing wrong with that at all because it is how they feel and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Then as soon as someone says something like "I love 3D and think it's a great technology", they are accused of shoving it down everyone's throats.

Surely you don't have a problem with people being as passionate about enjoying 3D technology as other are about disliking it?

P@t_Mtl · 12-19-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleGribbl

I don't think that's the way it is at all. It seems to me that this forum is swamped with people constantly talking about how much the can't stand 3D and all of the reasons that it is a terrible technology for a multitude of different reasons. There is nothing wrong with that at all because it is how they feel and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Then as soon as someone says something like "I love 3D and think it's a great technology", they are accused of shoving it down everyone's throats.

Surely you don't have a problem with people being as passionate about enjoying 3D technology as other are about disliking it?

I have no problem if people are passionate about 3D, good for them I am glad they are enjoying it. I don't wish it away.

My problem is how so many of them jump on you as soon as you dare say you are not as happy about it as they are BANG you are a hater because you dare not enjoy something they enjoy and not being positive about it.

It seem that the people who are passionate about it do have a problem that others are not however.

EricJ · 12-19-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by u_nick

Yes, since the 2D version is included

And even if it isn't (which it is), without the proper screen, 3D-Blu only comes out as 2D-Blu anyway.

(Even Disney's ads have started saying "Future-proof your collection!" to skeptical 3D non-buyers who don't have their screen or player yet...
Which is a bit of foresight their ads never quite seemed to get around to when they first started bundling DVD copies for the first skeptical Blu-ray non-buyers.)

F13BluRay · 12-19-2010, 11:25 PM

Yeah I dont mind throwing in the extra $ for a movie that I want in 3D, A Christmas Carol, Saw VII and Resident Evil 4 but for something like Clash of the Titans or Alice in Wonderland I'm good w/ 2D.

RonSwanson · 12-19-2010, 11:58 PM

i don't like 3d all that much, but once and a while it's definitley a fun change of pace.

anyone who thinks it's a fad is 100 percent wrong, i guarantee it. the general public loves 3d, and that's where the money is. with the continued improvement in graphics, it only stands to reason that 3d will penetrate the market even more.

i haven't bought any 3d blu's yet, but I think I'll go after the "Tangled" one, and then get a 3d tv next black friday. I have a feeling there are going to be some nice 3d releases. of course, i do prefer 2d for most things, but would I rather watch Tron in 3d or 2d? Occasionally 3d will be nice, and in my eyes it's the future of cinema. Not because I want it to, no no no. Unfortunately however, us film buffs on this site are not the 'be all end all.' It's the people who would never post here, the general public, that will decide it.

bigrob · 12-20-2010, 08:54 AM

I hope to upgrade to 3D this year (finances depending) but i'll proberly start getting a few titles when they are released (Christmas Carol, Piranha, Resident Evil, Legends of the Guardians) and i'll proberly double dip on a few (Polar Express, Monster House & possibly Clash of the Titans)

Won't be suckered into buying the bundle exclusives though at a high price though

herzog4life · 12-21-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin87

no. 3d is a fad forced upon us by the movie studios solely so they can charge a few dollars more for a movie ticket (even though i wouldn't go see a movie unless it'd in 2d). i'd only buy a 3d movie if it's cheaper than the 2d version, or if they stop making 2d only. even if i had to get a 3dtv, i'd never watch anything in 3d. if i need glasses, i won't be watching lol.

This is 100% true. 3D is making a comeback because studios have been suffering and need to make more money. Screw 3D.

minarets77 · 12-21-2010, 05:44 PM

If they ever manage to fix the color/sharpness/detail issues that plague 3D releases AND get rid of the glasses, I might be interested. But I think before the technology gets to that point, this fad will have passed.

It's a gimmick, just like D-Box. Except people don't have to wear glasses on their asses for that.

CZAR · 12-21-2010, 06:16 PM

Good Thread! I was just talking about this to my friend as I saw this commercial last night. It showed all 4 disk which included the bluray 3D, bluray, digital copy, & dvd. I then made my decision to start buying those copies so if I ever epgrade to a 3D tv I will be ready and I can still watch the 2D bluray as well. That was a good idea by the companies to do that!

Matter of fact I am gonna go return my Despicable Me & Legend of the Guardians which I havnt opened neither and upgrade to the 4 disk 3D versions today. Got Em!!

Beta Man · 12-21-2010, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by octagon

I can't think of any 'must have' 3D titles.

From what I've seen released.... there is only one movie available in 3D (that I'm aware of I guess) that I even want to watch, and it is also a potential purchase (2D version, 3D version.... whatever is cheaper) but that's it....

That movie is "Despicable Me" because I heard good things about it, and I have kids

I haven't seen anything else available as 3D that I have any interest in seeing yet.

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Originally Posted by CZAR

It showed all 4 disk which included the bluray 3D, bluray, digital copy, & dvd. I then made my decision to start buying those copies so if I ever epgrade to a 3D tv I will be ready and I can still watch the 2D bluray as well. That was a good idea by the companies to do that!

It's good that you feel that way...... I think it's a great idea too. I never understood why people get all angry when their Blu-rays come with DVD copies...... It's for people who want to travel with them, or for people with kids, or people who haven't upgraded to Blu-ray yet..... The "Just give me a digital copy" crowd always puzzled me.

john_1958 · 12-21-2010, 09:06 PM

yes i buy them get more for my money

mckee74 · 12-21-2010, 10:16 PM

I'm not sure when, or indeed if I'll be getting a 3D set up but I am buying the 3D version of movies just in case.

So far, it seems logical to do so with releases including the 2D and 3D versions in the same packaging. Seems almost silly not to get the 3D version as well.

marooned99 · 12-22-2010, 03:10 AM

No.

ComputerCowboy · 10-16-2011, 02:45 PM

I like 3D, and I like 2D. I have lots of 3D Blu-rays. If a title is in 3D and 2D I get the 3D version every time.

Maybe the reason people don't like 3D is because most of the 3D movies are crap anyway no matter how many D's they have.

FWIW I didn't vote because I have a 3D projector.

Ryan0503 · 10-16-2011, 03:40 PM

I did with Tron ... It was cheaper to get the 3D combo pack with Tron and Tron: Legacy than it was to buy the seprate 2D releases ... Shortly after I ended up buying a new TV that was 3D capable, the glasses came free and my PS3 is able to play 3D blu's so I was all set lol

View Poll Results: Do you buy 3D releases without having the proper set up?
Yes, since the 2D version is included	97	45.75%
No, because I never plan on getting a 3D set up.	67	31.60%
Depends on the movie	22	10.38%
Why? I can put the additional $10 to something I can actually watch!	26	12.26%
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12-19-2010, 04:15 PM	#62
Billz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:In a rubbish part of England 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:448 DVD collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:38	No, but that is due to various factors. Those factors are, that I have only seen Avatar and Tron Legacy in 3D, and while I enjoyed them, the 3D wasn't needed. And the fact that I can't afford a 3D set up doesn't help either, lol.

12-19-2010, 09:10 PM	#63
u_nick Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:CT, US Trading Score:27	Yes, since the 2D version is included

12-19-2010, 09:31 PM	#64
aggienader08 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Fort Worth, TX Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:513 Blu-ray reviews: 3	If a movie comes out on blu-ray that I want, and there's a 3D equivalent, then I may be inclined to buy the combo pack. For example, I'll gladly buy Tron Legacy if it's released in a combo pack. The thing is that I don't plan on upgrading my setup to 3D for a looong time.

12-19-2010, 10:46 PM	#65
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	why would I spend more money for something I can't watch?

12-19-2010, 11:25 PM	#69
F13BluRay Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Massachusetts 4K collection:164 Blu-ray collection:623 DVD collection:56 MA collection:668 Digital collection:214 iTunes collection:122 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	Yeah I dont mind throwing in the extra $ for a movie that I want in 3D, A Christmas Carol, Saw VII and Resident Evil 4 but for something like Clash of the Titans or Alice in Wonderland I'm good w/ 2D.

12-19-2010, 11:58 PM	#70
RonSwanson Banned Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pawnee, IN Blu-ray collection:132 Blu-ray reviews:27 Trading Score:74	i don't like 3d all that much, but once and a while it's definitley a fun change of pace. anyone who thinks it's a fad is 100 percent wrong, i guarantee it. the general public loves 3d, and that's where the money is. with the continued improvement in graphics, it only stands to reason that 3d will penetrate the market even more. i haven't bought any 3d blu's yet, but I think I'll go after the "Tangled" one, and then get a 3d tv next black friday. I have a feeling there are going to be some nice 3d releases. of course, i do prefer 2d for most things, but would I rather watch Tron in 3d or 2d? Occasionally 3d will be nice, and in my eyes it's the future of cinema. Not because I want it to, no no no. Unfortunately however, us film buffs on this site are not the 'be all end all.' It's the people who would never post here, the general public, that will decide it.

12-20-2010, 08:54 AM	#71
bigrob Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Staines Massive Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:531 Blu-ray collection:1905 DVD collection:270 Digital collection:3 iTunes collection:106	I hope to upgrade to 3D this year (finances depending) but i'll proberly start getting a few titles when they are released (Christmas Carol, Piranha, Resident Evil, Legends of the Guardians) and i'll proberly double dip on a few (Polar Express, Monster House & possibly Clash of the Titans) Won't be suckered into buying the bundle exclusives though at a high price though

12-21-2010, 05:44 PM	#73
minarets77 Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:242	If they ever manage to fix the color/sharpness/detail issues that plague 3D releases AND get rid of the glasses, I might be interested. But I think before the technology gets to that point, this fad will have passed. It's a gimmick, just like D-Box. Except people don't have to wear glasses on their asses for that.

12-21-2010, 06:16 PM	#74
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Good Thread! I was just talking about this to my friend as I saw this commercial last night. It showed all 4 disk which included the bluray 3D, bluray, digital copy, & dvd. I then made my decision to start buying those copies so if I ever epgrade to a 3D tv I will be ready and I can still watch the 2D bluray as well. That was a good idea by the companies to do that! Matter of fact I am gonna go return my Despicable Me & Legend of the Guardians which I havnt opened neither and upgrade to the 4 disk 3D versions today. Got Em!!

12-21-2010, 09:06 PM	#76
john_1958 Power Member Member since:Mar 2005	yes i buy them get more for my money

12-21-2010, 10:16 PM	#77
mckee74 Special Member Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:302 Blu-ray collection:1222 DVD collection:436 Digital collection:583 iTunes collection:1252 Trading Score:257	I'm not sure when, or indeed if I'll be getting a 3D set up but I am buying the 3D version of movies just in case. So far, it seems logical to do so with releases including the 2D and 3D versions in the same packaging. Seems almost silly not to get the 3D version as well.

12-22-2010, 03:10 AM	#78
marooned99 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:2	No.

10-16-2011, 02:45 PM	#79
ComputerCowboy New Member Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:183	I like 3D, and I like 2D. I have lots of 3D Blu-rays. If a title is in 3D and 2D I get the 3D version every time. Maybe the reason people don't like 3D is because most of the 3D movies are crap anyway no matter how many D's they have. FWIW I didn't vote because I have a 3D projector.

10-16-2011, 03:40 PM	#80
Ryan0503 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Fort Sam Houston, TX Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:360 Blu-ray collection:867 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I did with Tron ... It was cheaper to get the 3D combo pack with Tron and Tron: Legacy than it was to buy the seprate 2D releases ... Shortly after I ended up buying a new TV that was 3D capable, the glasses came free and my PS3 is able to play 3D blu's so I was all set lol

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